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Project Manager

Prime Electric

San Jose, CAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Prime Electric is hiring a Project Manager. Prime Electric seeks a Project Manager to lead full‑cycle electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high‑quality standards, and timely delivery while collaborating on business development and maintaining strong stakeholder communication in a supportive, in‑person environment.

Key focus areas include Collaborate on work procurement and business development to identify new project opportunities, Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure ensuring safety, budget adherence, quality standards, and timely delivery, and Define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline with stakeholders.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Construction Management Or Related Field, 5+ Years Electrical Project Management Experience, and Relevant Experience And/Or Training. Important skills include Project Management, Project Management Direction, Business Development, Project Lifecycle Management, Budget Adherence, and Quality Standards. Preferred (not required): Accubid Estimating.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject Management DirectionBusiness DevelopmentProject Lifecycle ManagementBudget AdherenceQuality StandardsTimely DeliveryDefining Project ScopeDefining Project GoalsDefining Project DeliverablesDefining Project ResourcesDefining Project BudgetDefining Project TimelineCommunicationIssue ResolutionProblem SolvingProject Scope ManagementChange Order ManagementLeadershipCoachingMotivating Project Team MembersPRIME Safety Program AdherenceConstruction Cost UnderstandingScheduling UnderstandingEstimating UnderstandingEngineering PrinciplesEngineering TechniquesAccounting PracticesElectrical EstimatingJob Change Order PreparationJob Change Order PresentationEstimate EvaluationNew Estimate ContributionProject Management ToolsProject Management Software PackagesIntegrated Job Cost SystemsBudgetingReport EvaluationsFinal CostingCritical Path SchedulesConstruction SequencingConstruction Process EngagementCost at Completion EvaluationProject Impact IdentificationProject Impact QuantificationNegotiation SkillsManaging PeoplePeople ManagementAnalytical SkillsAdaptabilityAccubid EstimatingMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Cost SchedulingCritical Path SchedulingNegotiationEliciting Cooperation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field5+ Years Electrical Project Management ExperienceDesign-Build Delivery Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

What You Will Do

  • Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
  • Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
  • Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
  • Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
  • Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle.
  • Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
  • Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
  • Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
  • Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

What You Will Need to be Successful

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and five+ years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
  • Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and software packages. Experience with project management tools and software packages, with a preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
  • Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
  • Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.
  • Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
  • Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final “cost at completion” on a regular basis.
  • Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
  • Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments
  • May directly supervise project staff

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions

  • Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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